Salsa Chicken Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this effortless and flavor-packed Salsa Chicken Crock Pot recipe! Perfect for busy days, this 5-minute prep, slow-cooked meal combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with the zesty kick of salsa, smoky taco seasoning, hearty black beans, and sweet corn. With optional creamy additions like melted cream cheese and a garnish of fresh cilantro, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it shredded as a taco or burrito filling, spoon it over rice, or enjoy it on its own—comfort food has never been this easy. Plus, with just a crock pot and a few pantry staples, cleanup is a breeze. This slow-cooker masterpiece is the ultimate one-pot meal your family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounces jar of salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 15 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces canned corn (drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
Pour the jar of salsa evenly over the chicken.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning packet over the top.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans and corn, spreading them around the chicken evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot.
If desired, stir in the cream cheese and let it melt for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully incorporated.
Serve hot as a filling for tacos, burritos, or over rice, and garnish with fresh cilantro if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 717 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 5252 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 266.1 g | 532% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4508 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
